Kenya Civil Aviation Authority (KCAA) was established on 24th October 2002 by the Civil Aviation (Amendment) Act, 2002 with the primary functions towards; Regulation and oversight of Aviation Safety & Security; Economic regulation of Air Services and development of Civil Aviation; Provision of Air Navigation Services, and Training of Aviation personnel KCAA; as guided by the provisions of the convention on international civil aviation, related ICAO Standards and Recommended Practices (SARPs), the Kenya Civil Aviation Act, 2013 and the civil aviation regulations.

ASSISTANT NATIONAL CONTINOUS MONITORING COORDINATOR – KCAA SCALE 6 (REF: ASSR/NCMC/03/24) – 1 POST

Duties and responsibilities will entail:

• Participating in the development and review of aviation safety and security policies, standards and regulations.
• Coordinating the continuous support to the Inspectors to ensure the adequate implementation of existing and new regulations.
• Being the contact person with the Legislation office for purposes of accurate incorporation of ICAO requirements in the appropriate legislations and regulations.
•  Initiating the development and review of inspection guidance material, manuals and procedures.
• Participating in the reviewing and auditing of the safety oversight activities to ensure conformance with the applicable procedures.
• Participating in planning and coordination of safety oversight matters in ASSR.
• Coordinating responses to ICAO State Letters and other technical correspondences ensuring implementation of relevant activities/issues related to ICAO, CASSOA, EAC, AFCAC, FAA and other organizations.

Person Specifications

For appointment to this grade, an officer must have at least:

• A minimum of four (4) years’ work experience in aviation.
• A Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field such as Science, Economics, Management or its equivalent from a recognized institution.
• A technical qualification in aviation such as a Commercial Pilot License (CPL), or Air Traffic Control (ATC) License, Aircraft Maintenance Engineers License (AMEL).
• Undergone training in the establishment and management of state safety oversight organization.
• Undergone training as an ICAO Auditor in any of the following fields LEG, ORG, OPS, AIR, AIG, ANS or AGA.
• Hands-on practical experience in the development of regulations / standards in flight safety, as well as inspection and surveillance.
• Knowledge of relevant ICAO standards and KCARS.
• Extensive knowledge of relevant safety oversight documentation.
• Knowledge of the inspection process and procedures and guidance materials, with an ability to critically review and improve them.
• People and process improvements skills gained through appropriate training and/or hands-on experience.
• Quality orientation and knowledge of quality systems.
• Ability to draft formal and legal documents.
• Proficiency in computer operations.